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dosage calculations
Question | Answer |
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D = ? | Desired dose |
H = ? | The formulation of the ordered medication that you have to work with. |
V = ? | Vehicle - the strength/amount the the medication come in. eg: 1 mg/ml or perhaps 1 mg/5 ml |
Basic dosage equation | D divided by H multiplied by V equals the dosage volume to be given. |
BSA | body surface area as found on a nomogram using height and weight |
BSA calculation | patients BSA divided by 1.7 then multiplied by the normal adult dose. |